To pronounce "para-", say PAR-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PAR-a
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"para-" has 2 syllables: par-a. It rhymes with sclera and para, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Para-" has 2 syllables: par · a.
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